An Iranian-American writer and photographer exploring identity, diaspora, and the quiet intersections of place and belonging. Author of the debut novel A Thousand Touches.
David Shams
In a bourbon-soaked Kentucky town where family history is carried like a sidearm, an elite first-generation athlete fights to define his identity on and off the pitch.
“I don’t think I’ve ever read a novel that so accurately captured what it feels like to live a hyphenated life. Entire passages felt less like fiction and more like someone had somehow transcribed conversations from my own childhood.”
—Elly Shariat, Founder and CEO of ShariatPR
“A story driven by the drama of young love and a father character who is impossible to ignore. Dr. Soltani annoyed me and entertained me in equal measure, making him one of the most compelling figures in the book. I hope thousands of people out there get to enjoy this narrative like I did.”
—Lex Sonne, Author and Writing Coach